U. s. congress (Federal congress as well) enacted one hundred and more decrees of military bounty land. According to these decrees, about 7000 acres of land were distributed in a few decades.

Approved April 24, 1800, the act of Congress that made provision for the removal of the government of the United States to the new federal city, Washington, D.C..

Some Congress members are trying to block the plan, and at least a dozen industry groups, four states, and three environmental groups are challenging it in federal court.